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Criminal Justice, AA

Program Description

The Criminal Justice AA program is interdisciplinary and provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system including components such as law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The student will also explore the theories relating to criminal behavior, legal procedures, and laws involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. The program prepares the student either for moving forward with additional academic studies or for careers in various aspects of the justice system such as policing, corrections, probation, family services, or victim advocacy.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2)(in program)
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)3 credits
ARTS3 credits
HUM3 credits
LSCI4 credits
MATH3 credits
ORAL3 credits
SOC3 credits
UNST1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
CRMJ 1020Intro to Policing

3 credits
CRMJ 2100Politics and Judicial Process

3 credits
CRMJ 2120Intro to Criminal Justice

3 credits
CRMJ 2210Criminal Law

3 credits
CRMJ 2280Criminal Procedure

3 credits
CRMJ 2350Intro to Corrections

3 credits
CRMJ 2400Criminology

3 credits
CRMJ 2465Research Methods in Criminal Justice

3 credits

Program Electives

CRMJ & HSEC Program Electives

Student must take nine (9) credits of courses from the CRMJ or HSEC prefix, of which no more than six (6) credits come from HSEC courses.

Course NumberTitleCredits
Additional CRMJ and HSEC courses

9 credits

General Electives (1 credit)

Total Credit Hours: 60